The Solana-native token is backed by USDtb and USDC and is designed to serve 
as a settlement asset across Jupiter’s DeFi stack.

Jupiter launches JupUSD stablecoin backed by BlackRock’s BUIDL fund

Bitcoin’s Jan. 6 surge past $94,000 quickly reversed to $91,500 erasing over 
2% and triggering $96.5 million in long liquidations as total crypto market 
cap slipped by $70 billion. While skeptics framed the initial surge as a “dead 
cat bounce,” institutional inflows of $1.1 billion into spot exchange-traded 
funds and metrics showing strong accumulation suggest […]

Bitcoin Retreats to $91,500 as Analysts Debate ‘Dead Cat Bounce’ vs. Accumulation

Dogecoin (DOGE) has extended its rally into early 2026, showing signs of 
sustained momentum as the memecoin space experiences renewed interest. Related 
Reading: Here’s Why The Shiba Inu Price Jumped Over 13% After a nearly 30% 
rise over four days, DOGE is consolidating above key technical levels, 
supported by rising trading volumes, derivatives data, and the growing 
popularity of leveraged Dogecoin ETFs. DOGE&#8217;s price trends to the upside on 
the daily chart. Source: DOGEUSD on Tradingview Technical Momentum Supports 
Dogecoin Consolidation Dogecoin’s recent surge began after establishing a base 
around $0.132, breaking through resistance zones at $0.145 and $0.150. The 
rally peaked near $0.154 before entering a consolidation phase, a typical 
pattern in trending markets that suggests a healthy price structure rather 
than a sharp reversal. Currently trading near $0.151, DOGE remains above 
short-term moving averages, with immediate support levels at $0.150 and 
$0.145. Technical indicators, like the RSI, are above 50, signaling ongoing 
bullish momentum. However, some oscillators near overbought territory suggest 
that minor pullbacks could occur. On the upside, breaking through the $0.154 
to $0.155 resistance range could pave the way for targets between $0.162 and 
$0.166, with potential extensions toward $0.175 and $0.180. Conversely, a drop 
below $0.142 may open the door to lower support levels near $0.135. DOGE ETF 
Activity and Whale Accumulation Fuel Rally The derivatives market reflects 
growing confidence in DOGE. Open interest in Dogecoin futures recently peaked 
at 13.47 billion contracts before a slight controlled decline, indicating 
leveraged positions are being managed cautiously rather than rapidly unwound. 
Adding to the momentum, a 2x leveraged Dogecoin ETF has become one of the top- 
performing ETFs in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting renewed 
institutional and retail interest. These ETFs amplify buying pressure by 
requiring fund managers to adjust their holdings to maintain leverage, 
effectively creating a feedback loop that can boost DOGE’s price during 
upswings. Large holders, or whales, have been active, purchasing hundreds of 
millions of DOGE tokens within a short span. This accumulation suggests 
confidence in further upside and can create a supply squeeze that reinforces 
price gains. Memecoin Revival Reflects Broader Market Trends Dogecoin’s rally 
is part of a larger revival in the memecoin sector. The overall market 
capitalization of memecoins has increased by more than 30% recently, reaching 
nearly $48 billion after months of underperformance. Historically, periods of 
low memecoin dominance often precede significant rallies, and DOGE, as the 
original and most liquid memecoin, frequently leads these cycles. Related 
Reading: John Bollinger: Bitcoin BB Squeeze Breakout Targets $107,000 The 
broader crypto market’s relative stability, particularly in Bitcoin and 
Ethereum, supports speculative flows into high-beta assets like DOGE. 
Additionally, social media engagement and mentions from influential figures 
can provide further catalysts, although these factors remain unpredictable. 
Cover image from ChatGPT, DOGEUSD chart from Tradingview

Dogecoin’s Rebound Gains Traction Amid DOGE ETF Activity and Renewed Memecoin Demand

xAI closed a $20B Series E to expand Colossus compute and scale Grok products 
across , Tesla, and enterprise apps.
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xAI raises $20B Series E to scale Grok and build world’s largest AI infrastructure

The former CFTC commissioner and Donald Trump’s first pick to chair the agency 
will join investment company SUI Group&#8217;s board and support the company’s 
treasury strategy.

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